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Sunday, January 31, 2016

A little of this a little of that!

It has been one of those weeks. The hand quilting on Baltimore Garden has slowed as I needed to mark five more blocks. I did manage to get one block quilted.

In the evening I focused on my Shenandoah Valley Botanical Quilt. One pineapple block is completed.

The other two pineapple blocks in the quilt will be my focus today. I just need to applique the final two pieces on both of the blocks. That will complete the three pineapple quilts except for the inking. My concern about working on such small blocks has left. The back basting really keeps everything in place and makes stitching them a lot of fun.

Next week I will need to decide whether I want to start another panel for trailing vines or stick with SVBQ blocks. I think since it will be quicker to prepare a small 9 inch block for SVBQ, it will win out. However, if I take advantage of a bit time here and there maybe I can get both prepped.

I have used it in tricky places on blocks before but have never done a whole project using back basting prep. But I am so glad I did with this one since I am doing the 9 inch blocks. It really is fun once you understand the concept. I really love no pins to deal with while stitching!

Prep isn't really that bad. I am glad I tried the glue for the stems as it really works. Then I took your advice and prep leaves for one branch at a time. But I did start the nine inch block as the prep for that was very simple. LOL

Thanks! I am so glad I jumped in and tried the 9 inch blocks. They are a nice challenge and looks so darn cute when they are finished. I have only used backbasting in tricky places on my applique projects but I am challenging myself to use do this whole quilt that way.

" Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. "

Robert Brault

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I love to enjoy the simple things in life. These include things like watching my garden grow, creating traditional quilts, and enjoying a stroll with my schnauzer Max. I enjoy reading your comments and will try to answer any questions or comments you have.